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Jacob, Max
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- printed book
Les Œuvres burlesques et Mystiques de Frère Matorel mort au couvent. Paris: [Daniel-]Henry Kahnweiler, (1912)
8vo (9 x 6 1/4 in.; 228 x 158 mm). Title-page in red and black with Kahnweiler's device by Derain, 66 wood-engravings (1 hors texte and 65 text vignettes) by André Derain. Original printed wrappers; soiled, stain on spine.
8vo (9 x 6 1/4 in.; 228 x 158 mm). Title-page in red and black with Kahnweiler's device by Derain, 66 wood-engravings (1 hors texte and 65 text vignettes) by André Derain. Original printed wrappers; soiled, stain on spine.
Literature
Artists' Books in the Modern Era, p. 21; Chapon, Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler, p. 179
Condition
As described in catalogue entry.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Copy 25 of 85 numbered copies (of a whole edition of 106) signed by Jacob and Derain. Les Œuvres burlesques is the second volume in Jacob's trilogy, which began with Saint Matorel and ended with Le Siège de Jérusalem, both illustrated by Picasso. All three were published by Kahnweiler.